Nurse Resident - Inpatient Winter 2027

UW Health•Madison, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Inpatient Nurse Resident to join our prestigious 12-month program designed to help New Graduate Registered Nurses transition confidently into practice after graduating from an accredited nursing program. As a Nurse Resident, you will be hired in a wide range of clinical practice areas, including both adult and pediatric patient populations. These areas encompass inpatient settings (medical, surgical, critical care, psychiatric), the emergency department, and surgical services, including the operating room. You will experience an orientation specifically tailored for new-to-practice nurses, featuring mentoring by preceptors and clinical nurse specialists. Additionally, you will participate in monthly nurse resident classes with your cohort, engaging with clinical experts, problem-solving clinical challenges, and learning about resources to support your practice. The Nurse Residency Program at UW Health is part of a national initiative developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and Vizient, and it is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN or BAN) or Master Degree in Nursing (MSN) completed within the previous 12 months.
Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin.
Current CPR/BLS Certification upon hire.
Online Application
Resume
Current Unofficial Academic Transcript
Supplemental application
Goal Statement (essay including: What led you to nursing? What have you learned in nursing school that you will bring to your nursing practice? Why are you interested in the UW Health Nurse Residency Program? As a nurse resident, how will you contribute to UW Health's vision to create belonging for everyone?)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) completed within the previous 12 months.

Responsibilities

Join a 12-month program designed to help New Graduate Registered Nurses move confidently into practice.
Be hired in a wide range of clinical practice areas including inpatient (medical, surgical, critical care, psychiatric), emergency department, and surgical services including the OR.
Experience an orientation designed specifically for new-to-practice nurses, including mentoring by preceptors and clinical nurse specialists.
Participate in monthly nurse resident classes with their cohort.
Meet with clinical experts and problem-solve clinical challenges.
Learn more about resources to support your practice.